Lebanon's medical tourism strong despite counterfeiters

Al Arabiya

The arrest last week of a man accused of posing as a therapist practicing alternative medicine in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, was just the latest case in a long line highlighting an ongoing problem of medical woes experienced by the country in recent years.

While Lebanon is known for its Mediterranean beaches, mountainous regions, and sunny weather, many might be surprised to discover that it is also bustling with foreign nationals from Europe and the Gulf in search of medical care. Lebanon ranks 30th out of 86 in 2014 in quality of health care systems regarding skill and competence of medical staff according to Nation master.

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